Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him.

The father seeketh

Bible References

True

Matthew 15:7
Hypocrites! well did Isaiah prophesy concerning you, saying,
Luke 18:11
The Pharisee stood and prayed by himself thus: O God, I thank thee that I am not as the rest of men, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican.

In spirit

Romans 1:9
For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, how constantly I make mention of you, always in my prayers
Romans 8:15
For ye did not receive the spirit of bondage so as to be again in fear; but ye received the spirit of adopted children, whereby we cry, Abba, Father!
Galatians 4:6
And to show that ye are sons, God sent forth the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying, Abba, Father!
Ephesians 6:18
praying with all prayer and entreaty at all times in the Spirit; and watching to this end with all perseverance and entreaty for all the saints,
Philippians 3:3
For we are the circumcision, who worship by the Spirit of God, and glory in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh;
Jude 1:20
But do ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit,

The father seeketh

1 Peter 2:9
But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for a possession, that ye may show forth the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light;